Workforce Readiness Advocate

WORKFORCE READINESS ADVOCATE

Position Summary:

Serves as an appointed member of the chapter board of directors. Monitors and evaluates on a continuing basis local activities concerning workforce readiness issues and plans and encourages chapter involvement and activities impacting the workforce readiness arena. Presents a report or update to the chapter president and fellow chapter members. Works in cooperation with state-level workforce readiness advocates.

Responsible To:

·  The members of the chapter

·  The chapter president

·  State council workforce readiness director

Responsibilities:

·  Serve as advocate and program coordinator for workforce readiness chapter activities and in-transition members.

·  Partner with local organizations, including, but not limited to, HireOne, Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, Careerlink, local chambers of commerce, etc. to share information and coordinate educational workshops and programs for members.

·  Contact local workforce readiness coordinators within the schools to discuss initiatives.

·  Identify and evaluate issues that impact workforce readiness and develop goals for chapter workforce readiness strategy.

·  Serve as a resource for chapter members on workforce readiness issues and provide leadership to the chapter on education issues.

·  Monitor local activities concerning workforce readiness and provide timely information on education issues to the chapter President and state workforce readiness director.

·  Provide special recognition for chapter members and for local programs that promote betterment of the local workforce through educational process.

·  Participate in SHRM Workforce Readiness Core Leadership Area volunteer leader conference calls and webcasts.

·  Participate in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategic planning for the chapter.

·  Represent the chapter in the human resources community.

·  Attend all monthly membership and board of directors meetings.

Resources Available:

·  SHRM supplies the following resources for chapter workforce readiness advocates

o  Chapter Position Descriptions

o  Workforce Readiness Manual

o  Fundamentals of Chapter Operations

And MUCH MORE…available online at www.shrm.org/vlrc